Kunming weather in May
May in Kunming: warm, rainy — an excellent time to visit.
#3 of 12 months in Kunming · #198 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 85/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Kunming climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 26°C / 79°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 16°C / 61°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 25°C / 77°F | |
| Rainfall | 109 mm / 4.3 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 14 days | |
| Humidity | 69% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 13°C / 55°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.4 h | |
| Wind | 20 km/h / 13 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 69 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Kunming in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Kunming?
- May in Kunming: warm, rainy — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #3 of 12 months for Kunming on SeasonMap's comfort score (85/100).
- What is the weather like in Kunming in May?
- In May, Kunming averages a daily high of 26°C and a low of 16.2°C, with about 108.8 mm of rain over roughly 13.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Kunming in May?
- Kunming has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 69 in May.